Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Assumes primary responsibility for direct casework services for program participants including securing housing; ensures compliance with contractual requirements and agency policies and procedures; employs case coordination procedures and case management principles to assist program participants in reaching their goals; as assigned, directs the work of others in provision of services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 1. Conducts intake interviews and assesses needs of program participants; provides advocacy support and liaison to community agencies and resources; advises program participants or makes referrals as appropriate.
- 2. Secures appropriate housing, including ensuring units have passed HUD inspection. Arranges for and ensures units pass HUD inspection annually.
- 3. Works with donors and community partners to appropriately furnish each unit.
- 4. Develops, implements, monitors, evaluates, and updates individualized service plans according to program guidelines.
- 5. Provides on-going case coordination; develops case plans and case financial plans.
- 6. Conducts home visits to address household issues, barriers to success, health and safety, etc.; supervises the work of others to ensure the provision of services.
- 7. Develops and facilitates collaborations with community networks and other partners.
- 8. Completes monthly reports for all required entities; prepares and maintains statistical records; maintains and keeps current all program participants’ records in required client
- 9. Completes all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, licensing requirements, COA standards, and agency quality assurance standards.
- 10. Maintains working relationships with staff and other diocesan and external resources to coordinate services and provide advocacy as needed.
- 11. Responds to inquiries and makes presentations regarding agency services.
- 12. Participates in agency’s Strategic Planning and Quality Improvement processes.
- 13. Creates an environment consistent with agency culture, mission, vision, and values and represents the agency in the community in the same manner.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 1. Participates in agency trainings, staff meetings, and events; attends training and development activities as directed.
- 2. Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- 1. Undergraduate degree in human services or related field and prior case management experience. Seven years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of an undergraduate degree.
- 2. Knowledge of and sensitivity working with people with mental illness, dually diagnosed and/or in recovery.
- 3. Experience working with homeless persons; ability to engage and develop rapport with persons with complex needs in conversation.
- 4. Must have intermediate computer and technology skills.
- 5. Skills required to: participate in program planning and organization; work and communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, clientele, and the public; promote agency programs and provide public relations; participate in peer review; prepare correspondence, records and reports; and perform the essential functions of the position.
- 6. Strong English language skills required (reading, writing, and speaking).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Responsibilities of the Case Coordinator involve travel and work beyond the regularly scheduled workday.